Look for Less: Spring’s Hottest Shoes and Their Affordable Counterparts

Footwear trends come and go, and so far, Spring 2016 has brought along plenty of its own. In the upcoming months, we're eagerly awaiting lace-up sandal, low, chunky heels and spring fringe. And while we would love to put everything on the plastic and act like the bill isn't coming, sometimes practicality is required.

We know many of you frown upon copycats, and trust us, we get it. Exclusively is part of what attracts people to luxury goods, and contemporary brands look to the luxury market for influence and reinterpret a specific luxury aesthetic for consumers who aren't in the market for luxury. Some consumers can't or won't spend hundreds on shoes but still closely follow trends and want to look stylish.

I will admit, I have luxury taste on a contemporary budget, and writing for PurseBlog, you can imagine how tempted I am to splurge on a daily basis. As much as I love my Gucci, Fendi and Prada (and Chanel, Céline, Dior-- you get the idea), my wallet and guilty adult conscience don't always favor the luxury price tags. Sometimes I'm all about treating myself without breaking my budget, and these look for less options prove that it's possible.

Something wonderful to look at for this season? Well, we have just the trick – presenting, the Fendi Pouch Micro Peekaboo Shoulder Bag, another piece that belongs to the ‘royal’ lineage of bags that are loved and adored by celebs and bag enthusiasts alike. The Pouch Micro is bursting with playful charm, since it plays with the light just wonderfully. Feel like a disco ball glowing from within by sporting this one-of-a-kind piece!

The bag is heavily decorated with intricate gold beading, which makes it a statement piece. HIgh-shine, you’d say? Then look no further ‘coz it’s here! It even comes with an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap which makes it super versatile – carry with your hands or over your shoulders, it’s up to ou. Inside, it has two internal compartments and a fabric-lined slot pocket, so you’ll never have to fumble with your stuff (‘coz it keeps ‘em organized!).

Measuring 4.5” x 6” x 2” inches, contact or visit your local Fendi boutique now for more information. This piece is priced at around $2,100 USD or €1,580 EUR.

How small is too small? Fendi is one brand that’s willing to test the limits of the baby-sized “carryall.” Their Peekaboo tote is quite possibly the most overrated bag of all time, but I love it so much I can’t resist, even in beyond-shrunken micro size. To call this a “mini bag” would be a major understatement. This tote is so tiny a cell phone doesn’t even fit in it (while a Monster Baguettesurprisingly fits an iPhone 6, plus a lot more).

So instead of trying to figure out how to make this work as a functional bag, let’s just call it the world’s most expensive coin purse, adorable in both bright pink and yellow. Or a relatively oversized bag charm, particularly on your full-sized Peekaboo tote – which is just how these small wonders were styled on the Spring ’15 runway. Because it literally holds nothing. Fendi Micro Peekaboo in pink or yellow on Farfetch for $1,550.

Pair with: The medium Peekaboo in dark gray and white woven leather will make a great neutral complement to one of these punchy little bags.

I have reviewed a few Fendi handbags on my blog, but if you ask me this is definitely my favorite one of all. Fendi has always been the one that set the trend when it comes to great taste, high quality materials and luxury details.

The Fendi Peekaboo bag was designed to be a spacious handbag, perfect for any occasion. This is such a beautiful bag that it really worth to talk about and of course add it to your wardrobe. It has a rectangular shape and a lot of very interesting details that make it unique and very sophisticated.

What is very interesting about the Fendi Peekaboo bag is that it looks like it is always open. It looks like the front part of the bag continuously hangs on the front part. It looks interesting this way, but if you don’t want it to look like this you can use the gold lock to close it. This bag looks the same on the front part and on the back; it has the same stitches, the same lines and the same closures. I have to admit this is pretty interesting too.

With only one handle attached to the middle part of the Fendi Peekaboo bag, which separates the purse in two, this Fendi Peekaboo is quite easy to wear. It has enough room to carry all your stuff and it can be adapted to any outfit.

The purse is made of calfskin leather, a very soft and beautiful material to build a bag from. Inside it we will be able to find a different type of leather, with a different color and texture. There are plenty spaces to deposit your stuff inside, such us: two zipper pockets and two large compartments, roomy enough for daily usage.

Inside the Fendi Peekaboo bag, just under the zipper you can notice a little calfskin leather tag, stitched perfectly and inside this little tag there is the gold Fendi emblem. The hardware is made of gold metal parts, all of them being embossed with the “FENDI” name.

Fendi bag is perfect for any lady that wants to look trendy and classy in the same time. It is a perfect city bag even if it doesn’t have a shoulder strap; the middle handle is confortable enough to carry the bag around. You can either go to the office or to a party and wear this bag with your formal attires or your casual outfit, this bag is created to make us look amazing.